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Titanium Alloys - Ti4.5Al3V2Mo2Fe Physical and Mechanical Properties

Ti4.5Al3V2Mo2Fe is an alpha-beta titanium alloy with superplastic properties. It displays excellent mechanical properties, good response to heat treatment, as well as cold and hot forging. Its physical and mechanical properties are provided.

12 Sep 2003

Titanium Alloys - Ti6Al2Zr2Sn2Mo2Cr0.25Si Physical and Mechanical Properties

Ti6Al2Zr2Sn2Mo2Cr0.25Si is a deep hardenable, lower density, high toughness material with alpha-beta structure. Physical and mechanical properties and fabrication details are covered.

12 Sep 2003

Smart Packaging - Intelligent Packaging for Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals and Household Products

Smart or intelligent packaging is packaging that illicits a response to a stimuli. The concept is described, with applications and examples outlined. While some applications are a little way off, others are already here. Active packaging and thermochromic labelling are also covered.

12 Sep 2003

Mercedes Benz Unveil SLR McLaren and Its Advanced Materials - News Item

Mercedes have taken the wraps off their SLR McLaren supercar capable of 334km/h. Advanced materials such as ceramic and polymer matrix composites are in part responsible for it high levels of performance. Their use in the SLR are described. Posted September 9 2003

12 Sep 2003

Aluminium Dross Recycling - A New Technology for Recycling Aluminium Waste Products

Dross is formed as a by-product of aluminium production. Disposal of dross has long been a problem. A method for the recycling of dross is described, from its development to its commercialisation, as well as advantages.

12 Sep 2003

Puncture Impact Testing for Packaging Materials

Impact damage is probably the most common type of damage encountered by packaging. This article describes the design of a device designed to measure impact strength of packaging materials in the absence of other suitable, affordable alternatives. The testing procedure is also covered.

12 Sep 2003

Acoustic Testing - Nonlinear Acoustic Testing Techniques, A Form of Nondestructive Testing

Acoustic testing techniques provide fast and clean way to check for defects and cracks in a non-destructive manner. Several techniques are described such as nonlinear wave modulation spectroscopy. Applications and case studies are also presented.

12 Sep 2003

Plastic Packaging - Sustainability and Dealing with Plastic Packaging Waste

The sustainablilty, recycling, re-use and recovery of plastic packaging materials is discussed with an emphasis on the UK. Issues such as waste reduction, overpackaging composting and incineration are considered.

12 Sep 2003

Plastics Produced from Renewable Sources Such as Corn Gaining in Popularity - News Item

A biopolymer manufactured by Cargill Dow is gaining in popularity. Manufactured from corn, a renewable resource, it offers several advantages over petroleum-based polymers. The advantages and manufacture are briefly described. Posted September 2003

4 Sep 2003

Digital Images Fired onto Ceramic Tiles

PhotoCeramicArt have brought Digital Fire Technology to America that allows digital images to be printed onto tiles and then fired. Posted July 21st, 2003

3 Sep 2003

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Titanium Alloys - Ti4.5Al3V2Mo2Fe Physical and Mechanical Properties

Titanium Alloys - Ti6Al2Zr2Sn2Mo2Cr0.25Si Physical and Mechanical Properties

Smart Packaging - Intelligent Packaging for Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals and Household Products

Mercedes Benz Unveil SLR McLaren and Its Advanced Materials - News Item

Aluminium Dross Recycling - A New Technology for Recycling Aluminium Waste Products

Puncture Impact Testing for Packaging Materials

Acoustic Testing - Nonlinear Acoustic Testing Techniques, A Form of Nondestructive Testing

Plastic Packaging - Sustainability and Dealing with Plastic Packaging Waste

Plastics Produced from Renewable Sources Such as Corn Gaining in Popularity - News Item

Digital Images Fired onto Ceramic Tiles

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

How Plasma Will Revolutionize the Semiconductor Industry

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

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